Bowlers find enjoyment when they spend an afternoon or evening with their family and friends at the local alley. Bowling requires more than skill to knock down a ten-pin setup. As a sport, it physically challenges the accuracy, balance, coordination, endurance, and strength of its participants. It also stimulates conversation, making it a social event that brings everybody together for a fun-filled workout.
Bowling provides many benefits for the casual and professional player. In general, bowling tends to promote a healthier lifestyle, especially for seniors who cannot exercise vigorously. People of all ages can benefit from the camaraderie that often comes from bowling activities. Bowling promotes laughter, humility, and positive competition that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Newcomers might find it difficult to adjust to the equipment, including the weight of the bowling ball, the grip of the shoes, and the slickness of the floor. The hardest part involves actually getting the ball down the alley to hit the pins, instead of ending up in the gutters. As with any other sport, it takes practice and hard work to make bowling a success.
Bowling challenges everybody physically. As an anaerobic exercise, it improves a player's ability to accurately hit a target while maintaining balance. It requires hand-eye coordination to release the ball properly. A strong grip and throwing arm makes it easier to gain strikes. Bowling improves a player's physical health by toning and strengthening the entire body and promoting weight loss while increasing respiratory and cardiovascular health. It promotes mobility by increasing the stretching of core muscle groups, especially in the shoulders and wrists. Endurance is also increased with each game. It also maintains bone density. To put it into perspective, an average bowler walks roughly six-tenths of a mile in three games. In terms of strength building, an average bowler with a sixteen pound ball swings roughly one-third of a ton in three games. Bowling may also improve blood circulation, blood pressure, and reduce cholesterol levels. As a result, it reduces the risks of developing certain diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes.
Bowlers burn up to 240 calories per hour. This makes it a safe alternative for players to get into shape without taxing their bodies. Players should however take precautions to follow all safety guidelines and threat of injuries do exist. Serious wrist injuries, for example, are possible. Beware that injuries can happen to anybody, especially unattended children. The likelihood of injury is far less than other competitive sports.
With its history extending back over four thousand years, bowling has proven to be a lasting, and enjoyable sport. In fact, nearly 25% of the American population bowls on a regular basis. This makes it a multimillion dollar business with roughly 3,000 facilities located across the nation. The benefits of bowling have far surpassed similar activities.
